Akeem Scott in Ventspils - Nov 19, 2009 (by Eurobasket News) Akeem Scott (186-G-83, college: High Point) joined Ventspils for three-week try-out period. The 26-year-old guard spent the last season in Finland. He played for Honka averaging 16.9 points, 4.1 boards, 2.2 assists and 2.4 steals per game. He signed with the Cartersville Baseline Warriors in the SEBL early in the season but then the invitation from the Latvian powerhouse arrived. Akeem Scott graduated from High Point in 2006 and played three seasons in Finland. Scott has already appeared for Ventpsils in the LBL. He delivered 20 points, 4 steals and 2 boards in the victory over Zemgale.
Zalgiris once again were left without head coach. Ramunas Butautas resigned from the head coach position after a string of poor results in LKL and Euroleague. The teams owner Vladimir Romanov also cut sport manager Algirdas Brazis . Ramunas Butautas started the season in Ukaine. He guided BC Donetsk but left the team in December. Ramunas Butautas was at the helm of the Lithuanian National Team at the 2009 EuroBasket in Poland [read more]
Zalgiris once again were left without head coach. Ramunas Butautas resigned from the head coach position after a string of poor results in LKL and Euroleague. The teams owner Vladimir Romanov also cut sport manager Algirdas Brazis . Ramunas Butautas started the season in Ukaine. He guided BC Donetsk but left the team in December. Ramunas Butautas was at the helm of the Lithuanian National Team at the 2009 EuroBasket in Poland. Zalgiris will be led by Darius Maskoliunas and Gwidonas Markevicius in their next game.
Ventspils invite Jamaal Tatum - Feb 4, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
The Latvian champions invited Jamaal Tatum (188-G-84, college: S.Illinois) for try-outs. Ventspils is looking for the strengthening of the squad after they released Sandis Buskevics and Aaron Pettway. Jamaal Tatum started the season in Cholet Basket in France. The 25-year-old guard averaged 3.7 points, 1.0 rebound and 1.0 assist per game in EuroCup. In ProA his stats read 5.4 points and 1.2 assists. Last season Jamaal Tatum played in the D-League [read more]
The Latvian champions invited Jamaal Tatum (188-G-84, college: S.Illinois) for try-outs. Ventspils is looking for the strengthening of the squad after they released Sandis Buskevics and Aaron Pettway. Jamaal Tatum started the season in Cholet Basket in France. The 25-year-old guard averaged 3.7 points, 1.0 rebound and 1.0 assist per game in EuroCup. In ProA his stats read 5.4 points and 1.2 assists. Last season Jamaal Tatum played in the D-League. He produced 11.7 points, 4.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds for the Idaho Stampede.
Sandis Buskevics leaves Ventspils - Feb 1, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
Sandis Buskevics (190-G-77) has decided not to prolong his contract with the Latvian champions Ventpsils. The 32-year-old guard signed for the team back in Decmeber. He averaged 7.0 points, 3.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game in EuroCup. In LBL his stats read 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists per appearance. In Baltic League Sandis Buskevics tallied 5.8 points, 5.8 assists and 2.3 boards. Last season Buskevics spent in Italy playing for Snaidero Udine [read more]
Sandis Buskevics (190-G-77) has decided not to prolong his contract with the Latvian champions Ventpsils. The 32-year-old guard signed for the team back in Decmeber. He averaged 7.0 points, 3.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game in EuroCup. In LBL his stats read 7.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists per appearance. In Baltic League Sandis Buskevics tallied 5.8 points, 5.8 assists and 2.3 boards. Last season Buskevics spent in Italy playing for Snaidero Udine. The guard averaged 3.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.
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